She later appeared in dc comics batman comic books, with the characters first comic book appearance. Jul 25, 2016 in one episode, harley wore a red sweater with black diamond cutouts reminiscent of her jester costume. The animated series, or perhaps you fell in love with margot robbies performance in the suicide. Nov 25, 2016 harleys origin was, for years, identical in the comics to the one seen in the batman animated series. For fans that didnt read mad love, they had no clue prior to this that harley was a doctor. Sep 24, 2019 creating a new take on harley quinn s origin is far easier said than done.
The origin of harley quinn is written by scott beatty, with art by bruce timm. Beginning her career as a doctor in arkham asylum, she changed. Harley quinn made her first appearance in a batman universe in 1992, on the mid90s tv show batman. Today, amy dallen, sam humphries, and whitney moore get together to talk about episode 2 of harley quinn season 2. The multiverse would be a much less lively place without the hijinks and shenanigans of the former dr.
Mar 17, 2020 the harley quinn tv series proves we need a kite man origin story. This new origin is born, quite fittingly given harleys training as a psychiatrist, as a result in a change of view rather. Harley quinn was meant to be nothing more than a oneepisode character when she made her debut on batman. Harley quinn changes her origin harley quinn episode 5. Harley defines the events in the end of the first episode as her true origin as a supervillain, deeming that the plunge into the chemicals was her origin as a sidekick. Harleen quinzel, was a former psychiatrist whose life took a. The harley quinn tv series just gave us the best origin story ever for the character and its all down to her inceptionesque mental fun house. Harley quinns inception episode is her best origin yet cbr. With almost 60 years under his belt, the underrated supervillain. This is also the last episode aired of the series, marking the end of an era.
In being harley quinn, the episode plays out like being john malkovich, with harleys friends trying to liberate her from her broken mind like something out of christopher nolans inception. This new origin is born, quite fittingly given harleys training as a psychiatrist, as a result in a change of view rather than a major retcon. Birds of prey is in its second weekend at theaters and that means that many fans have had the opportunity to see the oneofakind superhero film that sees some of dcs biggest. Harley quinn is a character first featured in the show batman. She is the jokers henchwoman, girlfriend, and previously his psychiatrist at. The dc universe harley quinn cartoon is weirder, wilder, and dirtier than you ever dreamed. Today, amy dallen, sam humphries, and whitney moore get together to talk about episode 2 of harley.
However, according to paul dini, this was an old joke she reused and she really is. Episodes of harley quinn tv series images from harley quinn tv series. You might have met the jokers former girlfriend as she fought her way through batman. The harley quinn tv series proves we need a kite man. The latest episode of dc universes harley quinn reveals the true story of how dr. The latest episode of harley quinn introduced the character of barbara gordon and showed her taking up the mantle of batgirl. Harleen frances quinzel is a fictional character appearing in media published by dc entertainment. The animated series episode mad love, we learn that the quirky harley quinn was once dr.
Birds of prey is in its second weekend at theaters and that means that many fans have had the opportunity to see the one of akind superhero film that sees some of dcs biggest. A harley quinn ongoing series was published monthly by dc comics for 38 issues from 2001 to 2003. October 15th, 1994 the number one harley quinn episode. She loves the joker despite being abused by him and she will do anything for his approval. What should i read to know more about harley quinns origin. The latest episode of harley quinn, riddle u, has provided yet another origin story for how barbara gordon took up the mantle of batgirl. This version is a henchwoman of the joker and wears an outfit similar to that of a 1920s flapper woman. Weve rounded up some of the more sordid details from that checkered past to offer you the dark history of harley quinn. Through her interviews with the incarcerated joker, she began to see him as a lost child with a troubled past who only wanted to make people laugh. Beginning her career as a doctor in arkham asylum, she changed and became jokers girlfriend and henchwoman.
The harley quinn series just gave her the best origin story ever and its all because of the inceptionesque mental funhouse. Aug 09, 2016 harley quinn made her first appearance in a batman universe in 1992, on the mid90s tv show batman. She first appeared in the episode jokers favor and has commonly appeared in all. Harley quinn changes batgirls origin story screen rant. This page contains a listing of issues in which the origins of harley quinn are told if you find an issue, episode, movie or videogame first telling, significantly clarifying, or revising the origins of this character that is not shown here, please add originharley quinn to the characters appearance listing on the issue in question. With suicide squad, her own comic series, and the soontobe birds of prey film, it looks like our girl is almost outgrowing joker. After graduating from college, harleen quinzel acquires a job as a. On november 20, 2017, it was announced that the thenunnamed dc universe had ordered 26 episodes of harley quinn. Apr 11, 2020 harley quinn changes batgirls origin story. This new take on harley quinn could prove to be one of the greatest things the show has given us thus far, and with jeremiah rearing his head in the next episode, were sure to get more insight. No negatives to find in being harley quinn verdict being harley quinn was an endearing and hilarious episode that not only shows how far harley quinn has come as a character in this series, but also brings together dr. The second season kicksoff with pure anarchistic bliss.
Harley quinn october, 1999 is largely an adaptation of her animated origin from the batman adventures. Harley quinn dc animated universe batman wiki fandom. She first appeared in the episode jokers favor and has commonly appeared in all batman media since. The character was created by paul dini and bruce timm, and first appeared in batman. As harley reconciles with her father, ivy tries to escape from the factory and frank drives to the rescue. The animated series in september 1992, voiced by actress arleen sorkin. Harley quinn is an american adult animated web television series based on the harley quinn character created by paul dini and bruce timm that premiered on november 29, 2019 on dc universe, and will initially consist of episodes for the first season. And the fantabulous emancipation of one harley quinn, lets look at back at where harley quinn has appeared before, when she was created, and learn the origins of her character. She is the jokers henchwoman, girlfriend, and previously his psychiatrist at arkham asylum. Jeromes impending return to the land of the living means that the time is right for gotham to kick off the origin story of harley quinn. But, in the comic series harley quinn, a quite different one was.
The secret origin of the harley quinn animated series. The following contains spoilers for harley quinn, episode 5, being harley quinn. Jeromes impending return to the land of the living means that the time is right for gotham. Gothams take on harley quinn debuts with an origin story twist. The series is written and executive produced by justin halpern, patrick schumacker, and dean. Being harley quinn explores what makes her tick and the voices inside her head. Gothams take on harley quinn debuts with an origin story. While this is not surprising having been revealed by the trailer for harley quinn season 2, the series does offer an original origin story for just how commissioner gordons daughter became a vigilante and this time, its all harley quinns fault. Harleen quinzel, a wellmeaning psychologist at arkham asylum. Harley quinn claims in this episode that shes not a natural blonde with the joke, and here you thought i was just another bubbleheaded blonde bimbo. Harleys origin was, for years, identical in the comics to the one seen in the batman animated series.
Harleen frances quinzel is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by dc comics. When harley quinn will appear on gotham cinemablend. The series is written and executive produced by justin halpern, patrick schumacker, and dean lorey and follows the misadventures of harley quinn and her best friendpartner in crime poison ivy after. Check out the second half of this story, the history of harley quinn. After graduating from college, harleen quinzel acquires a job as a psychologist at arkham asylum in the hopes of writing a tell. Born harleen quinzel, harleys mother is a somewhat harsh, but forgiving lady, who constantly calls harley evil and compares her to other heroes.
The harley quinn tv series proves we need a kite man origin story. During harley quinns cross examination by janet van dorn is the first mention of harleys origin as a doctor in the tv series. Quinns dc universe comic book origin, revealed in batman. Its notable for telling the origin story of harley quinn, adapted from the original comic book oneshot of the same name. The brave and the bold series in the episode emperor joker. Jan 18, 2019 gotham finally introduced its very own version of harley quinn this week, as jeremiah valeskas righthandwoman ecco francesca rootdodson returned to the show, donning a redand white, harley. Harleen frances quinzel, also known as harley quinn, is a character who first. No longer just the jokers gf, this harley quinn is so much more. Harley quinn is an american adult animated web television series based on the. Harleen frances quinzel, also known as harley quinn, is a character who first featured in the show batman. Fans who once embraced her as jokers lovesick sidekick have seen her popularity grow exponentially. The show is foulmouthed, freaky, and fing hilarious.
Choosing the moment she broke up with him as her true origin story, harley cures herself somewhat. With all that going on, the episode still has time to give us the best harley origin story yet. Psycho, poison ivy, king shark and clayface as a dysfunctional circle of friends. Harley s origin was, for years, identical in the comics to the one seen in the batman animated series. Jan 12, 2020 harley quinns inception episode is her best origin yet.
The now topselling comic book and especially topselling merchandise character. Dc black labels harleen probes into harley quinns abusive. Stjepan sejics harleen offers arguably the most complex and nuanced view of harley quinns origin to date. Harley quinns real origin story revealed screen rant. The animated series in september 1992 introduced as the brassy new henchperson to the. The story focuses on a scenario dreamed up by barbara gordon while she is suffering from. Harleen quinzel became harley quinn is revealed in the latest episode of dc universes smashhit harley quinn. Shes harley quinn, and shes someone you dont want to mess with whether shes holding a mallet or a whoopee cushion. With almost 60 years under his belt, the underrated supervillain kite man should finally get the attention he deserves. However, her recent independence could not be further from her origins. May 09, 2012 the origin of harley quinn still provides laughs and excellent artwork, despite its short length of two pages. While this is not surprising having been revealed by the trailer for harley quinn season 2, the series does offer an original origin story for just how. Harley quinns inception episode is her best origin yet. Harley quinn mad love is an episode of the new batman adventures.
Dec 20, 2019 harley defines the events in the end of the first episode as her true origin as a supervillain, deeming that the plunge into the chemicals was her origin as a sidekick. Harley quinn is an american adult animated web television series based on the character of the same name created by paul dini and bruce timm that premiered on november 29, 2019 on dc universe. Harley quinn is without question unlike any dc animated series or film youve seen before. But, in the comic series harley quinn, a quite different one was established. Harley sets off to rule gotham city and separate herself from.
Where season one of harley quinn was a hilarious and overthetop origin story focused on harley quinn, poison ivy, and friends, in season two, the party is just getting the party started. Gotham finally introduced its very own version of harley quinn this week, as jeremiah valeskas righthandwoman ecco francesca rootdodson returned to the show, donning a redand white, harley. The crew explores the inner workings of harleys mind with the help of their resident telepath, and uncover the truth about harleys origin. Shes goofy most of the time, but has a sharp edge underneath.
Harley quinn is the best and i can prove it, with just one episode of a cartoon. Harley is the kind of villain you cant help but like. Harley quinn briefly appears in this great episode. She first appears in the episode jokers favor and has frequently appeared ever since. Quinn s dc universe comic book origin, revealed in batman. From gordon to clayface, the extras in this series turn out to be the funniest parts in every single episode. Dec 03, 2019 the secret origin of the harley quinn animated series. The following contains spoilers for harley quinn, season 2, episode 2, riddle u. She loves the joker despite being abused by him and.
Harley quinn is an american adult animated web television series based on the character of. While harley, voiced by cuoco, is an absolute treasure, the real standouts so far are the characters that populate this hilarious version of gotham. The origin of harley quinn still provides laughs and excellent artwork, despite its short length of two pages. In an episode titled jokers favor, viewers were introduced to harley. Mar 14, 2016 weve rounded up some of the more sordid details from that checkered past to offer you the dark history of harley quinn. Harleen quinzel, the one and only clown princess of crime. Nov 29, 2019 harley quinn is without question unlike any dc animated series or film youve seen before. Harley quinn was meant to be nothing more than a one episode character when she made her debut on batman. The original version as chronicled in paul dini and bruce timms graphic novel mad love is still widely regarded as one. This new origin is born, quite fittingly given harleys training as a psychiatrist, as a result in a change of view rather than a major retcon from one of her earlier origin stories.